June 2009 Archives

There's word of an MJ moonwalk Pioneer Square at 5 - FAIL

Also - I am sure Gregarious will be spinning plenty at The Fez Ballroom for Shut up and Dance - 316 SW 11th 9 PM

Sat. night - 8 PM
O'Brien's Pub
2020 ne Cornell Rd.
Hillsboro, Or. 97123

Michael Jackson Karaoke Tribute
Love him or Hate him...
Celebrate his music-YOUR way!!

>> Continue reading: MJ tributes in PDX post HERE

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Couple of Portland fest lineups now posted -
PDX Pop Now is at Rotture in SE starting the weekend of July 24 - (320 SE 2nd Ave)

And it's not til fall, don't mek me think about rain yet, dangit, but the Willamette Week Music Fest NW is always a good time - Sunny Day Real Estate (who just >> Continue reading: Music and ... more music!

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NW garage rock loses guitar master - Ventures Bob Bogle died Sunday:

From the Ventures' site
"It is with profound sadness and grief that we must inform Ventures' fans all over the world that Bob Bogle passed away on Sunday, June 14. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family at this terrible time, especially his beloved wife, Yumi, who has been the light of his life for so many years...

>> Continue reading: Ventures guitar player RIP

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Hello Beaverton! Welcome to the 90s!

OK, so I'm giving a bit of guff to Billy Corgan of (the re-ressurrected) Smashing Pumpkins - but a young Beaverton drummer got kind of a cool chance at the big time.

Corgan held tryouts this srpring and has just announced 19-year-old Mike Byrne as the new drummer.

He played in bands Moses and Smell the Roses.

You can see him playing at Beaverton Guitar Center's drumoff >> Continue reading: Big break for Beaverton drummer (Smashing Pumpkins)

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Hanna Montana's cluster of a tour mess could soon help you get better access to tickets.

That's because the Oregon House and Senate have now both passed HB 2673 - dubbed the "Hannah Montana" bill - that prohibits the use of software programs (known as "bots") that manipulate online ticket sales.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis and Philomath, and Rep. Scott Bruun, R-West Linn.

It's just one more o...

>> Continue reading: Hannah Montana for EVERYBODY!

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